Universities in Barcelona
Barcelona has 6 universities in our index, offering 1,191 study programmes. Here's how the city scores for student life, and who teaches what.
City Life Index
6/10Affordability
7/10Safety
9/10Student vibe
7/10English-friendly
9/10Weather
9/10Transport
Barcelona offers a vibrant student experience with great weather, excellent transport, and a lively culture, though students should be mindful of living costs and petty crime.
Universities in Barcelona
| University | Research rank (EU) | Programmes | English-taught |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Barcelona | #49 | 312 | — |
| Universitat Autónoma de Barcelona | #96 | 309 | — |
| Universitat Pompeu Fabra | #105 | 132 | — |
| Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya | #207 | 212 | — |
| Universitat Ramon Llull | #404 | 133 | — |
| Universitat Oberta de Catalunya | #533 | 93 | — |
What you can study in Barcelona
- Management (99)
- Education (49)
- Media and Communication (41)
- Linguistics and Languages (38)
- Arts and Design (37)
- History (33)
- Biomedical Sciences (33)
- Electronics and Telecommunications (32)
- Psychology (32)
- Economics (27)
- Law (25)
- Business Administration (22)
- Environmental Engineering (21)
- Computer Science (21)
- Physics (20)
- Marketing (20)
- Data Science (20)
- Biology (18)
- Security Studies (18)
- Philosophy (16)
- Food Science (15)
- Cultural Studies (15)
- Physiotherapy (15)
- Tourism and Hospitality (14)
- Chemical Engineering (14)
- Medicine (14)
- Chemistry (14)
- Sociology (14)
- Architecture (14)
- Bioinformatics (13)
- Political Science (13)
- Biotechnology (12)
- Earth Sciences (12)
- Materials Engineering (12)
- Mathematics (11)
- Energy Engineering (11)
- International Relations (11)
- Artificial Intelligence (10)
- Mechanical Engineering (10)
- Translation and Interpreting (10)
Frequently asked questions
- How many universities does Barcelona have?
- Our index lists 6 universities in Barcelona with 1,191 study programmes between them.
- Is Barcelona affordable for students?
- Barcelona scores 6/10 on affordability in our City Life Index. Students in Spain spend roughly €776 a month on living costs. Full breakdown: Cost of studying in Spain.
Last updated 2026-08-17.